How far is Bellevue, WA from Black Diamond, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Black Diamond, WA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.02 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.79 mi
36.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.02 mi
Kilometers
45.09 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Diamond
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Black Diamond
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Renton Highlands
WA

Census designated place

From Bellevue
14 mi
00h 23m
To Black Diamond
14 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Black Diamond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Black Diamond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

    656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton

    2165 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Valley Highway

    82 m · 15 sec · Maple Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Valley Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    2184 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    31 m · 3 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 3rd Avenue

    56 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    1190 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 3rd Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue

    2946 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lawson Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Lawson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lawson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Black Diamond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
8.75 mi · 31%
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.46 mi · 19%
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
5.05 mi · 18%
Maple Valley Highway
3.98 mi · 14%
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.64 mi · 6%
3rd Avenue
1.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

8.34 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Renton Highlands
00h 23m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Black Diamond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Black Diamond?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Renton Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Bellevue and 14 miles from Black Diamond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Black Diamond.

Stop Ideas Near East Renton Highlands

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Renton Highlands and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Renton Highlands.

RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

21 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

36 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Black Diamond. Straight-line distance: 22.79 mi (36.68 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Black Diamond

#2 Black Diamond

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population5,403
Coordinates47.3087100, -122.0031700
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Black Diamond (-122.00317, 47.30871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.36
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.18 $10.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $5.77 $5.71 $11.43
Diesel $5.47 $5.41 $10.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Black Diamond. The current time is 04:26:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.